Obituary for Georgia Batenhorst
Mass of Christian Burial for Georgia Lee Batenhorst age 88 of Beemer, NE will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Beemer with Fr. Vincent Sunguti as celebrant. Private family interment will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a public Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Minnick Funeral Home in West Point is assisting the family.
Georgia passed away on October 23, 2022, surrounded by her family at St. Joseph’s Hillside Villa Nursing facility.
Georgia was born on February 22, 1934, in Beemer, Nebraska, the daughter of Edwin and Emma (Brasch) Engelhardt. Georgia attended Beemer Public High School graduating in 1951. After high school she attended Airline Flight Attendant school in Omaha, NE, but decided flying the friendly skies was not for her. She worked for Farmers Cooperative in West Point as an Administrative Assistant until following the love of her life, Alfred Batenhorst Jr. to Alaska to be married. They were married in Fort Richardson, Alaska on September 29, 1953, and lived in Anchorage, Alaska for one year. While in Anchorage she worked for the Alaskan News Agency, and they welcomed their first child.
Alfred and Georgia returned home in 1954. Two years later Al and Georgia purchased Georgia’s parents farm and resided there until 1982 when they sold the farm and moved to Beemer.
Georgia was foremost a mother and homemaker devoting her life to her husband and family of 10 children. She was an active member of Beemer Holy Cross parish participating in Alter Society, Lector duties and other church activities. Georgia worked at Peet’s Feed in Beemer as an Administrative Assistant for 20 years.
She enjoyed attending sporting events, entertaining, playing cards with family and friends, baking (cinnamon rolls in the freezer seemed to disappear….), traveling to Casinos and visiting family. She and Alfred took many trips with highlights including Florida, California, Hawaii, and Alaska.
Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Emma Engelhardt, and sisters, Dorothy (Pieper) and June Engelhardt and daughters, Mary Elizabeth (infant who died at birth), and Linda Jensen, daughter-in-law Debra (Loseke) and grandchild Nicole Kosch.
Georgia is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Alfred Batenhorst Jr. Their commitment to each other was a shining example of marriage and sacrifice. Surviving children include,
Thomas (Doris Meister) Batenhorst of Kansas City and family-
Sara and Michael Sheerin and children-Emily, Henry, Thomas, Oliver
Kate and Brad Klein and children-Lilianna, Gabriella
Linda Jensen (deceased) and family-
Brian and Alaina Orton and daughter-Evelyn
Steven and Molly Orton and children-Will, Maryn, Levi
Cindy Schueth (Larry) of Lincoln, NE and family-
Jake and Ashley Schueth and children-Luke, Mark, Violet
Jenna and John Fogle and children-Sarah, Cora, Sami
Nick and Cathina Schueth and children-Preston, Elliot, Harper
Nancy and Tyler Sell and children-Kylie, Jordan
Deb Sonderman (Dennis) of Omaha, NE and family-
Connor and Melissa Sonderman and daughter-Eloise
Claire Sonderman
David (Lori Follette) Batenhorst of Norfolk, NE and family-
Tara Batenhorst and daughter-Madison
Tyler Batenhorst and Corina Torres and children-Rady, Laynie
Chelsey and Chris Evans
Kyle and Haley Batenhorst and children-Beckett, Brees, Bailey
Landon Batenhorst
Barb (Russ) Ehrisman of Lincoln, NE and family-
Cassie and Drew Newton and children-Autumn, Luke, James, Ben, Michael, Josie, Henry
Lexie and Garrett Johnson
Greg (Julie Emerson) Batenhorst of Norfolk, NE and family-
Jesse Emerson
Nick Emerson and Taleigh Miller and children-Adalye, Abbie, Hayden
Carla (Russ) Kosch of Lincoln, NE and family-
Ashley and Tyler Knust and children-Brady, Emmett, Kyrie
Nicole (deceased)
Matt Kosch
Jeff Batenhorst (Lachelle Spangler) of Beemer, NE and family-
Josh and Krista Batenhorst
Carissa and Tyler Moes and son Nixon
Cole and Paige Batenhorst
Lisa (Tim) Ramaekers of Kansas City and family-
Sam Ramaekers
Meg Ramaekers
Will Ramaekers
Brother, Jim (Barb Sauer) Engelhardt of Fremont, NE.
Georgia and Alfred’s devotion to each other was evident to everyone who knew them. Their legacy of family, faith and servitude will be carried on by their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Georgia passed away on October 23, 2022, surrounded by her family at St. Joseph’s Hillside Villa Nursing facility.
Georgia was born on February 22, 1934, in Beemer, Nebraska, the daughter of Edwin and Emma (Brasch) Engelhardt. Georgia attended Beemer Public High School graduating in 1951. After high school she attended Airline Flight Attendant school in Omaha, NE, but decided flying the friendly skies was not for her. She worked for Farmers Cooperative in West Point as an Administrative Assistant until following the love of her life, Alfred Batenhorst Jr. to Alaska to be married. They were married in Fort Richardson, Alaska on September 29, 1953, and lived in Anchorage, Alaska for one year. While in Anchorage she worked for the Alaskan News Agency, and they welcomed their first child.
Alfred and Georgia returned home in 1954. Two years later Al and Georgia purchased Georgia’s parents farm and resided there until 1982 when they sold the farm and moved to Beemer.
Georgia was foremost a mother and homemaker devoting her life to her husband and family of 10 children. She was an active member of Beemer Holy Cross parish participating in Alter Society, Lector duties and other church activities. Georgia worked at Peet’s Feed in Beemer as an Administrative Assistant for 20 years.
She enjoyed attending sporting events, entertaining, playing cards with family and friends, baking (cinnamon rolls in the freezer seemed to disappear….), traveling to Casinos and visiting family. She and Alfred took many trips with highlights including Florida, California, Hawaii, and Alaska.
Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Emma Engelhardt, and sisters, Dorothy (Pieper) and June Engelhardt and daughters, Mary Elizabeth (infant who died at birth), and Linda Jensen, daughter-in-law Debra (Loseke) and grandchild Nicole Kosch.
Georgia is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Alfred Batenhorst Jr. Their commitment to each other was a shining example of marriage and sacrifice. Surviving children include,
Thomas (Doris Meister) Batenhorst of Kansas City and family-
Sara and Michael Sheerin and children-Emily, Henry, Thomas, Oliver
Kate and Brad Klein and children-Lilianna, Gabriella
Linda Jensen (deceased) and family-
Brian and Alaina Orton and daughter-Evelyn
Steven and Molly Orton and children-Will, Maryn, Levi
Cindy Schueth (Larry) of Lincoln, NE and family-
Jake and Ashley Schueth and children-Luke, Mark, Violet
Jenna and John Fogle and children-Sarah, Cora, Sami
Nick and Cathina Schueth and children-Preston, Elliot, Harper
Nancy and Tyler Sell and children-Kylie, Jordan
Deb Sonderman (Dennis) of Omaha, NE and family-
Connor and Melissa Sonderman and daughter-Eloise
Claire Sonderman
David (Lori Follette) Batenhorst of Norfolk, NE and family-
Tara Batenhorst and daughter-Madison
Tyler Batenhorst and Corina Torres and children-Rady, Laynie
Chelsey and Chris Evans
Kyle and Haley Batenhorst and children-Beckett, Brees, Bailey
Landon Batenhorst
Barb (Russ) Ehrisman of Lincoln, NE and family-
Cassie and Drew Newton and children-Autumn, Luke, James, Ben, Michael, Josie, Henry
Lexie and Garrett Johnson
Greg (Julie Emerson) Batenhorst of Norfolk, NE and family-
Jesse Emerson
Nick Emerson and Taleigh Miller and children-Adalye, Abbie, Hayden
Carla (Russ) Kosch of Lincoln, NE and family-
Ashley and Tyler Knust and children-Brady, Emmett, Kyrie
Nicole (deceased)
Matt Kosch
Jeff Batenhorst (Lachelle Spangler) of Beemer, NE and family-
Josh and Krista Batenhorst
Carissa and Tyler Moes and son Nixon
Cole and Paige Batenhorst
Lisa (Tim) Ramaekers of Kansas City and family-
Sam Ramaekers
Meg Ramaekers
Will Ramaekers
Brother, Jim (Barb Sauer) Engelhardt of Fremont, NE.
Georgia and Alfred’s devotion to each other was evident to everyone who knew them. Their legacy of family, faith and servitude will be carried on by their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.